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With the Compliments of
The Director Ge/ie/u/ oj
Civi/ Aviation.
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Hie Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom
hold the view, however, that consolidation of British
title would be equally well achieved if, in the case of
Hull Island, the measures suggested in ay telegram No.154
of the 4th November, were directed to initiating the first
stage in the establishment of a service base instead of a
civil airport.    Such action would be agreeable to His
Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom if it were
preferred by His Majesty's Government in New Zealand
on the ground that the defence aspect is a primary
consideration.